There is only one reason why we celebrate Christmas.
Christmas is not about the giving. Not about the giver, nor about the gifts we give. Not about peace on earth and goodwill to men. Definitely not about Santa Claus, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, King Wenceslas, or even the Magi--ideas that highly creative advertising and marketing individuals have devised to keep people shopping for expensive gifts each year.
Christmas is not about these things which we have for so long thought to be the reason why we celebrate the occasion.
Christmas is about Jesus.
Think about what life would be without Jesus. No hope for redemption from sin and death. No contentment or joy despite the chaos in this world. No salvation from eternal damnation.
Christmas is a tale of love, of sacrifice, of being selfless. Had God not given his only begotten Son to the world, there would be no reason to celebrate the season. But He gave Jesus, not to be worshipped by men, but rather to be killed for their sins and to serve as the sacrificial lamb by Whom salvation will be known by all.
16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16, New International Version
Do you know Jesus? He knows about you. He cares about you. This Christmas, let's focus on the reason why we had the season in the first place. Get to know the reason for the season in your life.
3 comments:
hi! I'm a Christian too :) I believe that most of us have forgotten the true C'mas spirit like helping the poor, reaching out to the have-nots like orphans, old ppl, etc etc (families n frens of course r always included)Hope we celebrate this C'mas with true c'mas spirit ...merry c'mas in advance :)
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wishing you a blessed and joyous christmas.
Hey there merry Chrrrrrristmasssss!!!
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